loader

COVID-19 Update:

At RMS and associated firms, business continues as usual. Our staff is remote-capable and available to handle all partners, brokers, and insureds at the present time.
Contact us today! Executive Order for Policyholder Payments

Tips for Choosing the Right Car for You

May 24, 2018

Blog

Tips for Choosing the Right Car for You Tips for Choosing the Right Car for You

Try out these suggestions to help you select the perfect car for you.

Looking to buy a new car? You might not know where to start. Before make this major financial investment on a whim, it's important that you make a serious effort to find the right car for you. Luckily, there are steps you can take to weed through your options. Try out these tips to help you select the right car for you. Determine Your Needs While it's fun to think about everything you want in a car, it's more productive to seriously consider your needs. Additionally, it's important to consider your future needs as well. Here are some questions you should ask yourself to determine what you need in a car.
  • How many passengers do you need to carry?
  • What type of driving do you do: highway, surface streets, off-road?
  • Will you drive in ice and snow?
  • Do you have a long commute and, because of that, is fuel economy important to you?
  • What safety features are important to you?
  • Do you need a lot of cargo capacity?
  • Will you be using children's car seats?
  • Will you be doing any towing?
  • How much garage or parking space do you have?
Set Your Budget Next, it's important to consider what you can comfortably afford to pay for a car. As most people do not have the resources to pay for a car in cash, you need to weigh your various financing options. A good way to set your budget is by calculating how much you can afford to pay towards a car payment every month. A general rule is that you shouldn't spend more than 20% of your monthly income on your car payments. Take a Test Drive Even if a car looks perfect on paper, you might not like how it handles while on the road. This is why it's so important to take a potential car on a test drive. Make sure you test drive the vehicle on surface streets and on the freeway, and check for things like steering, braking, visibility, and so on. When you like how a car handles, it will make you feel more confident that it is the right vehicle for you. Try out these suggestions to help you choose the right car for you.  Once you find the perfect vehicle, make sure you get it protected with the right auto insurance.  For assistance with your car coverage, contact the professionals at Club Agency Insurance Brokerage in Garden City, New York.  Our dedicated team is ready to get you covered today.
Health Insurance for Dermatology: What's Covered and What's Not Health Insurance for Dermatology: What's Covered and What's Not
Health Insurance for Dermatology: What's Covered and What's Not
7 Common Renovations and Their Impact on Homeowners Insurance Cost 7 Common Renovations and Their Impact on Homeowners Insurance Cost
7 Common Renovations and Their Impact on Homeowners Insurance Cost
Increase Your Car Insurance Protection with Umbrella Insurance Increase Your Car Insurance Protection with Umbrella Insurance
Increase Your Car Insurance Protection with Umbrella Insurance
Understanding General Liability Coverage for Restaurants Understanding General Liability Coverage for Restaurants
Understanding General Liability Coverage for Restaurants
Is the Boss Covered? Workers' Comp Insurance and Business Owner Protection Is the Boss Covered? Workers' Comp Insurance and Business Owner Protection
Is the Boss Covered? Workers' Comp Insurance and Business Owner Protection